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The Rural Voice, 1983-06, Page 53Keep an eye on this section for new products and services. NEW REGISTRATION PERMITS LOWER LADDOK RATES Changes to the label instructions for Laddok herbicide from BASF Canada Inc., now recommend lower rates (for certain weeds) when the product is used following Lasso or Dual preplant incor- porates or pre -emergent grass herbi- cides. The lower rates mean effective broadleaf weed control in corn can be achieved with less product so costs are cut dramatically. WHAT'S NEW? The proven Laddok formulation has not been changed so the control program for weeds not listed under the new rate will remain the same. The addition to the Laddok label covers the most troublesome weeds faced by most corn growers. It reads: "Where Lasso or Dual has been applied at the recommended rate as a preplant incor- porated or pre -emergent grass herbicide, the recommended 3 and 4 litre per hectare Laddok rate may be reduced 10 2 and 2.5 litres respectively, for control of black nightshade, redroot pigweed, lamb's -quarters. common ragweed, corn FEED MIXER. 1000LB - Capacity 2" Main Shaft #80 Chain to #60 Chain to 2-V Belt Reduction Runs - Approx. 20 R.P.M. BALE FEEDER. 71/2' x 12' x 6' High Heavy Wall Tubing Holds Two Big Bales - Less Waste - ceor je Smyth, welding And mac/iine S/iop Ltd "WE BUILD THE BEST AND REPAIR THE REST" R.R. 2, AUBURN, ONT. TEL. 529-7212 NOM 1E0 PG 52 THE RURAL VOICE, JUNE 1983 spurry, lady's thumb, wild mustards and velvetleaf." The rate improves the economy of Laddok, and helps make it one of the safest corn herbicides available even less subject to carry-over problems. For more information, contact your ag chemical dealer or BASF Canada Inc., 10 Constellation Court, Rexdale, Ontario M9W 1K1. INSECTICIDE EAR TAGS FOR CATTLE CLEARED IN CANADA Debantic TM Insecticide Cattle Ear Tags for control of horn and face flies around cattle has received clearance from the Canadian government. The product is now available from the Animal Health Division of Diamond Shamrock Chemi- cals Canada, Inc., Hamilton, Ontario. The ear tags offer season long protec- tion from bothersome horn flies and reduce face fly population. Control of these pests reduces stress in animals, which can result in weight gain for beef cattle or improved milk production with dairy cows. Each plastic ear tag weighs only 15 grams. Two tags per head provide optimum protection for the animal. The tags' active ingredient, tetrachlorvinphos insecticide, is slowly released and de- posited on the animal's body each time it turns its head. Although lethal to bothersome insects, the insecticide has no adverse effect on cattle nor is there any withdrawal period prior to slaugh- ter. NEW PORCINE PARVOVIRUS VACCINE HELPS PREVENT REPRODUCTIVE PROBLEMS IN SWINE Parvo-Pro(R) is a new swine vaccine developed by Salsbury Laboratories. This vaccine protects against reproductive problems caused by porcine parvovirus, a serious problem for swine breeders. The disease presently affects over 90 percent of Canadian swine herds and is con- sidered a major cause of the SMEDI complex (stillbirth, mummified fetuses, embryonic death and infertility). Porcine parvovirus is characterized by reproduc- tive failures, small litters, stillborn and mummified fetuses, delayed farrowing and bred dams that return to heat. Parvo -Pro is a single dose, killed virus vaccine. A 2 ml dose should be administered to sows and gilts 8 weeks to 2 weeks before breeding. To reduce virus shedding in boars, vaccinate at 8 months of age and annually thereafter. Complete instructions for application are provided with the product. Parvo -Pro is available in packages of 10 x 100 ml and 10 x 2 x 20 ml. For complete information about this new swine vaccine, contact Salsbury Labora- tories Ltd., 209 Manitou Drive. Kitchener. Ontario N2C 1 L4